| Roll / throw and chase balls |
Throw and catch balls / balloons / bean bags
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Ride scooter
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Attempts at jumping and hopping on one leg
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Do somersaults and rolls
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Hold own weight when hanging from a monkey bar*
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| Walk on tip-toes |
Even a few sit-ups
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Balance for a moment on one foot
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Teach “one-footed” skip and a gallop
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Inner tyre tubes: to bounce on, roll inside, crawl through, roll and push
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Hula Hoops – for running in and out
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Trampoline – jumping and bouncing
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Targets – throw things at (basket ball net from old wire hanger)
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Goals – for kicking or batting into
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Skateboard – to “surf”: lie on tummy and push
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Bean bag cushion: to jump into, to sink into |
Bubbles for blowing
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Old ironing board – as a RAMP, prop it up at a low angle and allow child to balance up / down.
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Rocking chairs, swivel chairs, chairs on wheels
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Punching bag – to develop strength, for hand-eye coordination, express emotions
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Hats and other dress up items
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Balloons in the air – beware of choking!!
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Large pieces of cloth: use as hideaway / house by draping over table or pull your child on.
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Mirrors – for body awareness
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Broom handle – to use as a pull up bar or a hobby horse
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Sand pit – sterilize by adding coarse salt
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Tennequoit rings: for catching and throwing
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Ropes / strings: to make “roads”, walk on, jump over, make patterns, circles & squares, for skipping and hanging items on (always supervise!) |
Furniture obstacle course: climb under and over, pillows and cushions to jump / tumble on and hide under.
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Washing baskets: fantasy play as boat / car or train.
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Place mats: stepping stones across crocodile river
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